Friday, March 22, 2013

My mother always
said I was a little bit of a trouble maker. Apparently, I would
always just go do things, not asking permission if I could in
advance. Then my explanation was “You never said I couldn't do it”.

After doing several
string quilts at different Project Linus workshops I was ready to
stuff the foundation squares in a box and throw it in the back of the
closet. So it was a surprise when after Make a Blanket Day, February
16th,
I came home with dark blue foundation squares to make HST string
blocks. This really was not appealing, so I sewed 1-2 strings on each
side of the block, covering less then half the block and counted it
as done. This was so fast, iron and turn the last edge, sew and NO
squaring up. Just trim the sides. So fast, and happy with the
results. Think I will put a red back on it and it can go to TAPS. The
local Project Linus supports TAPS and tries to send 50+ quilts each
year. TAPS - Tragedy
Assistance Program for Survivors, an organization that provides
support to the Families of fallen service members
RWB quilts or crocheted blankets are always needed for the “Good
Grief Camp”. For more info: http://www.taps.org/

This past week, I went
to the the monthly Project Linus meeting and came home with a layer
cake kit using the Double Slice Layer Cake pattern from Missouri Star
Quilt Co.
http://quiltingtutorials.com/all/double-slice-layer-cake-quilt-tutorial/ Yes, again, I thought I would do my own thing, and proceeded with a stack and slash quilt. I
also cut up the fabric for the border and added a few more squares
from my stash.

Well, I guess things
haven't changed. They never said I had to follow their directions.

Friday, March 15, 2013

After
another winter cold I've been working on finishing a few Project Linus projects
that needed a few seams sewn and very little thinking. I also dug
into the bag of orphan blocks and pulled out a project.

Made this top with 8
orphan rail fence blocks:

This checker board
just needed borders:

This quilt came back
to me after Linda quilted it, I added a binding. So cute with the
pale pink corduroy back.

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I am a wife (27 yrs), mother, quilter, crafter and penny pincher. I reuse and up-cycle. I enjoy trying out my green thumb; we have 30+ potted flowers and succulents; 12+ roses, 10+ fruit trees. Life is good. We are blessed and try to share with our community.